An Arkansas man died Sunday after reportedly trying to hold an Oklahoma game warden's head under water at a pond in Adair County, officials said.

About 11:10 a.m. Sunday, a game warden approached three people fishing in the Bunch area. The game warden asked to see their fishing licenses, according to a release. The game warden learned that one of the three people, identified as Billy Joe Patrick, 29, had a warrant in Arkansas for a parole violation.

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As the game warden attempted to take Patrick into custody, he began fighting with the game warden, officials said. Patrick fell into the pond, where he tried to hold the game warden's head under water.

The game warden was able to get above water and then shot Patrick, officials said. He died at the scene.

The game warden was taken to an area hospital and was treated for minor injuries.

Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation officers and Adair County deputies are investigating the altercation.